Barbara J. Cox
May 10, 1943 - February 15, 2020
Barbara, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was a native of Manchac, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA. Barbara was an extremely hard worker and spent many years in an Egg Factory as well as housekeeping. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church and truly loved the Lord. Barbara enjoyed the beautiful things in life and like to paint, plant her flowers, and take walks through nature. She was an extremely smart woman, loving mother, and exceptional Maw Maw who will be forever missed. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Tammie M. Derks (Edward Sr.); sons, James L. Gehegan (Bonnie), Gary Paul Gehegan (Angel); brother, Robert Scharworth; grandchildren, Shane Williams, Jennifer Williams, Noah Birquett, Christina, Autumn Gehegan, Erika Beardon,Terri Burton, Kevin Burton; great-grandchildren, Kayla Triche, Zach Triche, Lily Triche, Andrew Triche, Sierra Williams, Austin Williams, Eva Williams, Aaron Williams, Gunner Williams; 3 fur babies; and 1 feathered baby. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cox; parents, Adele and Robert Scharworth; sisters, Vivian Shelton, Brenda Brumfield, Dorothy, Carolyn; brother, Kenneth Scharworth; and grandson, Louis Triche. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson, Ponchatoula, 1190 Hwy 51 North, on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery.
Barbara, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was a native of Manchac, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA. Barbara was an extremely hard worker and spent many years in an Egg Factory as well as housekeeping. She... View Obituary & Service Information